If an asteroid struck Earth, which of its effects — scorching heat, flying debris, towering…
More than recess: How playing on the swings helps kids learn to cooperate
The measured, synchronous movement of children on the swings can encourage preschoolers to cooperate on…
In new paper, scientists explain climate change using before/after photographic evidence
A group of scientists offers photographic proof of climate change using images of retreating glaciers.
Birds vs. bees: Study helps explain how flowers evolved to get pollinators to specialize
Ecologists who study flowering plants have long believed that flowers evolved with particular sets of…
Research paves way for improved colorectal cancer test
Researchers have identified specific types of bacteria that seem to be abundant in individuals with…
Identical twins, not-so-identical stem cells
A new twin study sheds light on what causes reprogrammed stem cells to have different…
Which production attributes are most important to consumers when buying beef, chicken?
Consumers are increasingly interested in how their food is produced and look for claims such…
Defective HIV proviruses hinder immune system response and cure
Proteins created by defective forms of HIV long previously believed to be harmless actually interact…
Study defines thunderstorm asthma epidemic conditions
Researchers are exploring new ways of predicting thunderstorm asthma outbreaks that may one day provide…
Grand challenges to better prepare for volcanic eruptions
Despite broad understanding of volcanoes, our ability to predict the timing, duration, type, size, and…